Hindus in Pakistan celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights

(12 Nov 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Karachi, Pakistan - 12 November 2023 1. Various of man setting a pattern with lit lamps 2. Various of children setting off firecrackers 3. Various of girl expressing her happiness by waving a firecracker stick 4. Various of girls making intricate designs with colours called rangoli 5. SOUNDBITE (Urdu) Eisha Lalchand, resident: “Lord Ram returned from exile after 14 years. We celebrate his return. Everyone lit lamps and cleaned their homes when he returned. We do the same. We keep the tradition alive. We are so excited when Diwali approaches. Our joy is inexpressible in words. It is our biggest festival.” 6. Various of women offering prayers in temple 7. SOUNDBITE (Urdu) Kailash Kumar, resident: “We celebrate this festival with our family, parents, siblings, and children. We want there to be peace for everyone. We want coexistence. We should share our joys, should help the poor. This is our Diwal